DK-817904 Instructions

Dirt King 2024+ Tacoma Performance Lower Control Arms

Parts Included

Quantity
Item Description
Part #
1
Driver Lower Control Arm
DK-817904-A1300
1
Passenger Lower Control Arm
DK-817904-A1400
2
5/8-10 x 4" Bolt
G8-B200400-ZY
2
5/8-18 Nyloc Nut
G8-NN2000-ZY
2
1/2-20 x 2.75" Bolt
G8-B160275ZY
2
1/2-20 Nyloc
G8-NN1600-ZY

1. Raise the vehicle and prepare for installation

a. Safely support the vehicle.

b. Remove the front wheels.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

2. Mark the OEM alignment cams

a. Mark the location of the alignment cams with a paint pen or marker prior to removal.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

3. Remove the sway bar

a. Remove the sway bar link bolts from both lower control arms.

b. Remove the sway bar mounts at the chassis and remove the sway bar.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

4. Remove the OE lower control arm

a. Remove the lower shock bolt.

b. Remove the lower control arm ball joint attachment.

c. Remove the alignment cam hardware.

d. Remove the OE lower control arm.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

5. Install the lower ball joint attachment

a. Remove the lower ball joint attachment castle nut from the OE lower control arm.

b. Remove the ball joint attachment.

c. Install the taper adapter onto the Dirt King lower control arm.

d. Install the OE ball joint attachment to the Dirt King lower control arm and torque to 103 ft lbs.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

6. Install Dirt King lower control arm

a. Install grease fittings onto the lower control arm. They should be facing the ball joint when installed correctly.

b. Apply grease to the outside of the lower control arm bushings.

c. Install the Dirt King lower control arm into the chassis mounts. Do not tighten alignment cams at this time.

d. Install the lower shock to the control arm. Secure using the provided hardware and torque to 221 ft lbs.

e. Install the ball joint attachment to the steering knuckle.

f. Rotate alignment cams to your previously marked positions.

g. Torque alignment cam hardware to 207 ft lbs.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

7. Review and repeat steps on the other side

a. Inspect all components to ensure they are correctly installed.

b. Repeat all the steps on the other side of the vehicle.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

8. Optional sway bar link kit

a. In order to retain the sway bar, please purchase optional DK-817955 kit.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

9. Reinstall wheels

a. Reinstall wheels and torque the lug nuts to your wheel manufacturer's specs.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation

10. Align vehicle

a. Have the vehicle aligned at a qualified shop. If your vehicle is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), ensure it is recalibrated.

2024 Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arm Installation
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